Software Development Specialist 2 - PN

Schedule: Full-time

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

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What You’ll Be Doing:

· Assisting in supporting user acceptance testing.

o Creating detailed test designs & test plans.

o Creating & reviewing test data.

o Coordinating execution of test scripts.

o Coordinating debugging efforts & defect tracking.

o Coordinating support of user acceptance testing.

o Coordinating software implementation & deployment tasks, performs performance & load testing).

· Web security testing and test planning for all types of BWC accounts and security concerns.

· Experience with Microsoft DevOPs from a testing perspective.

· Create and report on the test results from all automation testing.

· Assists with testing, implementation, and monitoring IT quality assurance standards.

· Works with the PMO to finalizes implementation of plans, procedures, and schedules; conducts lessons learned from a testing perspective.

· Coordinates improvements to enterprise testing processes; understands technical environments.

48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 30 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 24 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Software Development/Implementation

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: computer and electronics, oral and written communication tools and techniques, customer support and personal service, state and agency policy, procedures and applicable laws*, vision, mission and goals of agency*, software testing principles and methods for design, development, testing and implementation of new or modified software, commonly used query language, mathematic principles relative to assigned area in IT, IT principles, methods and practices in assigned specialty area, standard software validation tools, software distribution tools and mechanisms, technical writing and documentation practices, systems performance management, requirements analysis principles and methods, back-up and recovery procedures, interrelationships of multiple IT specialties, cost-benefit analysis methods, IT lifecycle concepts.

Skill in: Web security testing and test planning for all types of BWC accounts and security concerns. Experience with Microsoft DevOPs from a testing perspective. Creating test cases, execution of test cases, reporting and creation and life cycle of defects. Reading comprehension, speaking, service orientation, troubleshooting, critical thinking, complex problem solving, lead work, programming software testing; analysis and evaluation, using data recovery tools and techniques, judgment and decision making, assuring quality, identifying and specifying business requirements, and developing and interpreting policy and strategies governing the planning and delivery of IT services.

Ability to: stay abreast of current technologies in area of IT assigned, deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports, and provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues. developed after employment.